THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION

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The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $9.5 million across 18 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS THAT ARE 100% DEVOTED TO THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY'S WORK OF HEALTH, HEALING, AND COMFORT.
Cause Areas
1
Christianity
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
$45.3M
91%
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1.3M
3%
DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$944.2K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$67.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$232.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION give?
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Arkansas, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $68 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $9.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, and DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION?
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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